Parliament Approves GHS31bn Education Budget for 2025

Accra, Ghana - 27 March, 2025 - Ghana's Parliament has given the green light to a whopping GHS31 billion budget for the Ministry of Education for 2025, paving the way for a major overhaul of the country's education system.

The budget allocation is set to revolutionize access to higher education, with the Ministry planning to waive academic fees for all first-year students in public tertiary institutions.

In a bid to promote inclusivity, the government will also introduce free tertiary education for persons with disabilities, aiming to ease the financial burden on families. Furthermore, the Ministry plans to construct 100 accommodation facilities for basic school teachers under the "Teacher Dabrɛ Initiative" to improve teacher welfare.

In addition to the education budget, Parliament has also approved a GHS4 billion allocation for the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs for the 2025 fiscal year. These funds will be used to pay allowances for assembly members and traditional authorities, as well as support various programmes and projects under the Ministry.

Source: Lead News Online